Executive Summary
As the energy sector in the Americas faces a growing wave of offshore decommissioning projects, operators are under pressure to reduce risk, control costs, and maintain compliance—all while managing aging infrastructure and constrained resources. James Fisher Asset Information Services is redefining what’s possible with R2S, a digital twin platform that transforms how teams plan, collaborate, and execute decommissioning projects.
This whitepaper explores how R2S is helping operators across the Americas achieve faster turnarounds, reduce POB (Persons on Board), and enhance regulatory engagement, all while improving safety and sustainability.
The Decommissioning Challenge in the Americas
Decommissioning offshore assets is a complex, high-stakes task where operators face:
• Escalating logistics costs due to remote locations and helicopter dependency.
• Limited POB capacity, especially on aging or unmanned assets.
• Regulatory scrutiny requiring detailed, auditable planning.
• Pressure to reduce environmental impact and carbon footprint.
Traditional methods—reliant on physical site visits and siloed data—are no longer sufficient.
R2S: A Digital Lever for Operational Synergy
R2S acts as a force multiplier, enabling teams to work smarter, not harder. By creating a high fidelity, navigable digital workspace of offshore assets, R2S allows stakeholders to:
• Remotely inspect and plan decommissioning activities.
• Collaborate across geographies in real time.
• Reduce helicopter trips, improving safety and cutting emissions.
• Streamline contractor bidding with shared visual data.
• Accelerate regulatory approvals with transparent, visual documentation.
R2S is more than a tool—it’s a modern lever that amplifies human potential.
Nova Scotia: Reducing Risk and Cost for a Global Operator
An international oil major faced mounting costs and logistical challenges during decommissioning. By deploying R2S:
• Helicopter trips were significantly reduced.
• Bidding was streamlined with enhanced accuracy and cutting review cycles.
• Regulatory queries were resolved faster with visual evidence.
Reducing POB and TAR Duration
In another offshore campaign, R2S removed 604 offshore person-days, reduced the turnaround duration by 25% and helped deliver $10M in cost savings. This not only improved safety and efficiency but also allowed for better resource allocation during late-life asset operations—critical in decommissioning scenarios.
